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Welcome to Highland 2007

Fàilte Oirbh do Ghàidhealtachd 2007

the year scotland celebrates highland culture

a’ bhliadhna a chomharraicheas Alba cultar na Gaidhealtachd




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News Archive
Highland 2007 News archive from April 2007
Nairn is proud to announce the fourth annual Nairn Book and Arts Festival

Nairn Book and Arts Festival Press Release - This year’s fourth annual festival will have something for everybody. It will open with a carnival parade from the High Street to the links with bands and performers and much more excitement besides.
30 April 2007


Trafalgar Square hosts mountain bike invasion

UCI Mountain Bike and Trials World Championships Press Release - The Highlands of Scotland came to London today (Thursday 26 April) when ten of Britain’s leading mountain bikers descended on Trafalgar Square to promote the UCI Mountain Bike and Trials World Championships, taking place in Fort William, Scotland, from 3 to 9 September 2007.
26 April 2007


Milestone Event for Scotland’s Heritage Industry

The Vital Spark 2007 / An t-Sradag Bheathail 2007 Press Release - Connecting with our heritage, whether as a visitor or as a local, is vital for Scotland’s people and for our tourist economy. Late September (30 September – 3 October) will see a significant development in helping Scotland make these connections even better, with the staging of a major international heritage interpretation event at Aviemore.
26 April 2007


From Durness to Wick"...Bho Dhiùranais gu Inbhir Ùig

Melvich Gaelic Choir Press Release - On 4 May after their spectacular wins at the Pan Celtic Festival in Letterkenny Ireland and as a part of Ceòl aig Tuath/Music in the North, special guests Raymond Bremner, Riona and Alasdair Whyte, will perform with Melvich Gaelic Choir/Còisir Ghàidhlig Mhealabhaich to showcase their exciting mix of fast paced and award winning Gaelic songs celebrating the beauty of the Gaelic language and the power of full harmonies.
26 April 2007


Inver House Distillers announced as official Partner to Highland 2007

Inver House Distillers Press Release – Inver House Distillers, the dynamic drinks company distinguished by its reputation for innovation and originality, is delighted to announce its partnership with Highland 2007, Scotland’s year-long celebration of the area’s unique cultural landscape.
24 April 2007


Seo Seinn is Back

Seo Seinn Press Release - The popular Gaelic singing competition, Seo Seinn, takes place in Stornoway next week.
The event, which is designed to encourage new musical material, will run from Monday 23 April to Friday 27 April in Stornoway Town Hall.

21 April 2007


Gaelic support for H2007 events

Comunn na Gàidhlig (CnaG) Press Release - CnaG is pleased to announce the employment of a Gaelic Coordinator who will support Highland 2007 events to incorporate more Gaelic.
20 April 2007


James and The Magic Numbers to headline Belladrum

Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival Press Release - Any Scottish fans of James unable to get tickets to their sell-out appearances will get another chance to see the band this summer at the fourth Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival (August 10 &and 11, Belladrum Estate, Beauly, Inverness-shire).
19 April 2007


Filmmaker in Residence in Cromarty for Highland 2007

Cromarty Arts Trust Press Release - Anna Jones from Edinburgh has been appointed as filmmaker in residence as part of the pARTners residencies for Highland 2007 and begins 9 April, based with Cromarty Arts Trust at Ardyne until mid- summer.
18 April 2007


All Time Highlands and Islands Icon Named

The search is over!  The ultimate Highlands and Islands Icon as voted for on the Highland 2007 website is - Nessie.
17 April 2007


Bidwells Land Scottish Stroke Play Sponsorship

Scottish Golf Union Press Release - The Scottish Golf Union have today (Tuesday 17 April) announced that leading property consultants Bidwells are to be the new sponsors of the Scottish Stroke Play Championship, which takes place at Royal Dornoch this summer.
17 April 2007


Scotland to test 240 of the world's toughest endurance athletes to the limit

Wilderness ARC Press Release - 60 of the world's top adventure racing teams from 22 countries are currently gearing up for the Wilderness ARC, the 2007 Adventure Racing World Championship. It is a major event in the Highland 2007 event programme, Scotland's Year of Highland Culture, and is guaranteed to be the most spectacular and demanding multi-discipline, expedition-style endurance event ever staged in the UK.
13 April 2007


Melvich success at Pan Celtic Festival

Royal National Mod Press Release - Ceòl Bho Thuath, a group of four singers from Melvich Gaelic Choir, has won the Folk Group Competition at the International Pan Celtic Festival which is taking place this week in Letterkenny, Co. Donegal.
12 April 2007


AN T-SIATHAMH BLIADHNA DE THAIC CALMAC AIRSON FÈIS GHÀIDHLIG // SIXTH YEAR OF CALMAC SUPPORT FOR GAELIC FESTIVAL

Tha Caledonian Mac a’ Bhriuthainn air ainmeachadh gu bheil iad a’ cumail suas am prìomh thaic malairteach don Mhòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail airson an t-siathamh bliadhna leantainneach aig Mòd 2007 ann an Lochabair.  Thèid am Mòd, prìomh fhèis chulturail Gàidhlig na h-Alba, air adhart ann an Lochabair eadar 12 agus 20 Dàmhair agus tha luchd-eagrachaidh air leth toilichte gun chum iad taic bho Chalmac airson tachartas na bliadhna seo.

Caledonian MacBrayne has announced that it is to continue as the main commercial supporter of the Royal National Mod for a sixth consecutive year at Mod 2007 in Lochaber. The Mod, Scotland’s premier Gaelic cultural festival, will take place in Lochaber from 12th to 20th October and organisers are delighted to have retained the support of Calmac for this year’s event.


04 April 2007


The Dogs, Old and New, Re-unite

Past and present members of North East folk band Old Blind Dogs are coming together for two special gigs to mark the 15th anniversary of their founding in Aberdeen in 1992.
04 April 2007


Local Writing Group Publish Anthology

Ross Shire Writers Press Release - A book of short stories and poems by local writers is to set to go on sale as part of Highland 2007, Scotland's year of Highland culture.
03 April 2007


Morrison Construction partner Highland Promise schools cultural programme

The Highland Council Press Release - The Highland Council today (Monday) announced Morrison Construction as an Event Partner to the Highland Promise – An Gealladh Mòr – the year long programme of activity being run in schools throughout the Highlands as part of Highland 2007.
02 April 2007


Local businesses invited to the Touchwood Festival 2007

Forestry Commission Scotalnd Press Release - An invitation has been extended to local businesses to take part in the inaugural touchwood Festival due to take place Friday 1 and Saturday 2 June 2007 in the grounds of The Highland Football Academy, Dingwall.  The event is part of touchwood, Forestry Commission Scotland’s programme of flagship events to celebrate Scotland’s Year of Highland Culture in 2007.
02 April 2007


     
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